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June 07, 2018 Arts + Scene » Poetry

On Memorial Day

By Vincent Peloso

I call my best friend
to thank him for his service.
"Thank you." He croons.
"But," I protest, "I didn't serve."
"Yes you did." He insists.
"You brought us home."

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